"When the Internet emerged in the early 1990's, it was a place where people could go to look information up."
"Sometimes, like on message boards, users could write and leave information, but it was not easy to do and pretty rare for most non technically savvy people."
"Then in the late 1990's, some websites emerged, that let users do more." People were able to contribute to the Web; it became a medium in which we could read AND write.
The Web had become a medium where people could interact.
Comparison of Similar Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 Applications
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Doubleclick.comYou choose the content to include on your site.
Google AdSenseReads your site and recommends content based on your site's focus.
KodakUpload your photos and Kodak prints them.
flickrUpload and share photos with the flickr community.
Encyclopedia.comAn online information resource in which all the content is provided by the vendor.
WikipediaAn online information source in which the content is contributed and edited by users.
ed.VoiceThread
What's a VoiceThread?
A VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish. A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world.
From VoiceThreadFAQ
* Guides can also be downloaded from the Downloads link on the Help page.
Students can add their comments from home even if they don't have a microphone for their computer by add a text comment or by commenting via telephone.
If you've already created a Google account for any application, like Gmail or Google Apps, just sign in. You do not have to create a different account for the reader.
If you do not yet have a Google account, create one.
3. Select one or more feeds for your Google Reader. Here are some possibilities.
For current information on consumer technology topics, try David Pogue's column.
Locate the RSS icon and click the link to subscribe to the feed.
To keep up-to-date with the latest in instructional technology, try Technology & Learning.
Click the RSS icon at the top of the online magazine to subscribe.
What is Web 2.0 (Two Point Oh)?
From The Cool Cat Teacher Blog
- "When the Internet emerged in the early 1990's, it was a place where people could go to look information up."
- "Sometimes, like on message boards, users could write and leave information, but it was not easy to do and pretty rare for most non technically savvy people."
- "Then in the late 1990's, some websites emerged, that let users do more." People were able to contribute to the Web; it became a medium in which we could read AND write.
- The Web had become a medium where people could interact.
Davis, Vicki A.. Basics for Beginners: What is Web 2.0? . January 09, 2009. February 15, 2010 http://coolcatteacher.blogspot.com/2009/01/basics-for-beginners-what-is-web-20.html.Dictionary.com
Comparison of Similar Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 Applications
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ed.VoiceThread
What's a VoiceThread?
A VoiceThread is an online media album that can hold essentially any type of media (images, documents and videos) and allows people to make comments in 5 different ways - using voice (with a microphone or telephone), text, audio file, or video (with a webcam) - and share them with anyone they wish. A VoiceThread allows group conversations to be collected and shared in one place, from anywhere in the world.From VoiceThreadFAQ
ed.VoiceThread
1. Browse- "What Is a VoiceThread?
- Take some time to view some showcased VoiceThreads on the Library page.
2. On the "K-12 Solutions" page, click Watch an Overview in the first paragraph.3. Using ed.VoiceThread
* Guides can also be downloaded from the Downloads link on the Help page.
RSS: Really Simple Syndication
"What Is RSS?" from CommonCraft
Google Reader
1. Go to www.google.com/reader.2. You need a Google account.
- If you've already created a Google account for any application, like Gmail or Google Apps, just sign in. You do not have to create a different account for the reader.
- If you do not yet have a Google account, create one.
3. Select one or more feeds for your Google Reader. Here are some possibilities.Locate the RSS icon
Click the RSS icon at the top of the online magazine to subscribe.
"Google Reader in Plain English" from CommonCraft
Sources for Web 2.0 Apps
Go2Web20: Web Application Index
67 pages of Web 2.0 Apps! There is also a handy "Tag List" on the right, a drill-down directory search you can use to find Web 2.0 apps by topic.Web 2.0 Backpack - Web Apps for Students
Online replacements for Microsoft Office, Notetaking, Studying, Bookmarking, Collaboration, Calendars, Calculations, etc.